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Welcome!. 2014-2015 School Year William B. Travis High School Coach Parker Advanced Biology. Classroom Policies. Mr. Parker’s Class Rules: The 3 P’s BE PROMPT BE PREPARED BE POLITE. BE PROMPT (ON-TIME). Be in the classroom and in your seat when the bell rings.
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Welcome! 2014-2015 School Year William B. Travis High School Coach Parker Advanced Biology
Classroom Policies • Mr. Parker’s Class Rules: The 3 P’s • BE PROMPT • BE PREPARED • BE POLITE
BE PROMPT (ON-TIME) • Be in the classroom and in your seat when the bell rings. • If your ENTIRE body is not in the classroom by the time the tardy bell rings, you WILL be considered TARDY and asked to report to the Tardy Station. • Turn in ALL assignments on time. Work one day late receives maximum grade of 70, two days late a 60, three days late or more a maximum grade of 50.
BE PREPARED • Bring supplies: paper, notebook, textbook, pencil, etc.***IF YOU NEED TO BORROW A PEN OR PENCIL, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO LEAVE A SHOE AS COLLATERAL! NON-NEGOTIABLE! • Follow directions: Start assignment when you get in class • Hand in all work: Homework and class assignments • Use the restroom BEFORE coming to class
BE POLITE • Speak appropriately and respect others. • Speak without disrespectful and negative comments • Call people by their proper names
Grading • Report cards are mailed every 9 weeks • Progress reports are sent out every 3 weeks • MAJOR: Tests and projects – 50% of grade • DAILY: Homework/Quizzes – 50% • Extra-credit/extra points are given at Coach Parker’s discretion.
REQUESTED SUPPLIES • All Students NEED a planner. • ALL students need a spiral notebook or composition book. This will be REQUIRED on the daily basis. • Class period: • 2nd – SCISSORS • 3rd – MAP PENCILS • 4th – TISSUE • 5th – GLUE STICKS • 7th – HAND SANITIZER
Make-Up Policy • Retakes are given for exams (tests) ONLY, not quizzes. • 10 questions picked from exam. • Required to attend at least one tutorial session before they can retake the exam. • Students can improve by 20 points up to a maximum grade of 75. • Retakes can only be taken during NON-class times (tutorials).
Hall Pass Policy • Every student will be given 3 hall passes per every 9-weeks (1 pass per every 3-week period) • ANYTIME a student requests to leave the class for ANY reason is considered a hall pass (restroom, locker, drink of water, etc.) • NO passes will be given during the first 10 minutes and last 10 minutes of every period (FBISD Policy).
THS DIGITAL DEVICE POLICY Cell phones cannot be used in the classroom . All other APPROVED devices (laptops, ipads, tablets, etc.) can be used in class for taking notes and teacher driven and approved instructional use. • Students must follow teacher directives to power down during assessments and technology free activities.
TUTORIALS • Monday AFTER school from 2:40-3:30 • Wednesday AFTER school from 2:40-3:30, if there were no Monday tutorials for that week. • BY APPOINTMENT ONLY • Ask Coach Parker for a tutorial pass the day you plan to attend.
Parent Conferences • Tuesday and Thursday from 12:50pm-1:20pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY • 281-634-4473 • Stanley.parker@fortbend.k12.tx.us
Q&A • Invite questions from parents/students